The tax torpedo hits when your combined income reaches a certain threshold. It triggers additional taxation on your Social Security benefits. For single filers with combined income above $34,000 or ...

The Social Security Fairness Act makes it possible for those who opted out of Social Security at some point during their career to receive more retirement benefits. It does this in two ways. First, it ...

Most of the world’s most successful investors know that investing in real estate is one of the smartest choices for long-term growth. But did you know it is still possible to build your portfolio ...

Tinkering with Social Security — the financial lifeline for millions of retirees — feels like a bad idea. With the program’s funding rumoured to be in jeopardy, even small changes could spell ...

Headline inflation has eased in the U.S., but according to economist and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, soaring prices may not be over — especially in light of Donald Trump’s recent ...

Wealthy people know that having money is not the same as being good with money. WiserAdvisor can help you shape your financial future and connect with expert guidance. A trusted advisor helps you make ...

For many Americans, the dream of retiring with $1 to $3 million in savings represents true wealth and financial freedom. However, over 90% of the population falls short of hitting this milestone, ...

Although USAA has been a respected financial institution for decades, serving members of the military, veterans, and their families, it has landed in hot water with regulators and customers in recent ...

Where did it all go wrong? Jefferson's upscale home, which she’s lived in since 2002, is more than just a roof over her head — it represents a lifetime of hard work. As a nurse, Fox 26 reports she was ...

It’s no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant inflation, it’s equally unsurprising that credit card balances are on the rise ...

First and foremost, if you're trying to aggressively grow your retirement nest egg, there are only so many ways to do it. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates twice so far this year, resulting in ...

If you’ve ever heard the names Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and pictured them as a sweet old couple running a quaint bed-and-breakfast, you’re not alone. Sadly, they’re not humans — no cookies baking in ...